French FR-F1 Sniper Rifle at the Range
The French FR-F1 sniper rifle, introduced in 1967, is a purpose-built precision rifle based on the MAS-36 but with a strengthened receiver and a 10-round detachable magazine. Its light barrel profile prioritizes weight over sustained fire, causing groups to wander as it heats up. The rifle saw notable use by GIGN during the 1976 Loyada hostage crisis.









